18ft bowrider needs rebuilding.. any suggestions?
 

Blair,
I started a project boat a couple of months ago and have found that most of
the people here are willing to help with as much info as you need.
I would suggest finding a copy of a book called "Runabout Renovations" by
Jim Anderson.
Books A Million should be able to help.
Also check out www.fiberdoc.com ,the staff there has been very helpful also.
It's not as hard to do as you might think,,,,just very dirty,,,, but the
rewards are worth it
I'm now getting ready to start another boat,,28' off-shore rig.

Phil
Jax,FL.

18ft bowrider needs rebuilding.. any suggestions?
 

"GUY THE BOAT" is supposed to be "gut the boat"
yup spell checking was never my thing

18ft bowrider needs rebuilding.. any suggestions?
 

Hi Blair,
First, get out your checkbook. Next make sure you have a good supply of
vasiline before going to the local boat parts store.

If you have never worked with fiberglass yourself, you should concider
paying a professional, or at least getting a book or two on the subject.
Fiberglass is tricky stuff until you get the hang of it.

You can likely have the deck chairs re-covered and re-foamed at the
local auto upholstry shop for a lot less then buying new.

If the boat has had water in it for a long time, you may want to wreck
out the deck, replace the stringers underneath it, and cover over with a
good grade of marine plywood and some spar varnish. (Yes there is a
difference between marine grade and regular exterior plywood. Its the
glue its made from.)

Adding some wood to the boat will give it a classy look too.

Capt. Frank

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~aartworks

Blair Doyle wrote:
Hey all,
I just purchased an 18ft bowrider w/ 150hp inboard motor.. in good condition
( the motor)
I need to repair the boat itself, put in a new deck and chairs...
Foam the bottom and re-do some fiberglass,

Anyone who has done this type of work, could youi offer any advice as to
what key things need to be done in order to have a well restored boat on my
hands?.. ( I dont wanna do a half-assed job only to find i need to redo it
over again )..

any info or suggestions would be great..

as best I know, I have to guy the inside of the boat and redo it.. Whats
this involve?